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■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Lady Esquire spawning at s3 and Purple Smirk spawning at s1.Lady Esquire in Teal at s3. Smirk in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:11 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:33 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:10 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
4:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
6:48 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Lady Esquire right now.
7:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
9:08 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:29 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
10:02 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
10:45 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:46 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:17 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
13:00 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
13:28 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
14:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:46 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
— The late game —
15:17 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:53 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:10 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
17:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
18:00 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
18:40 Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
19:11 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
19:40 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
20:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Lady Esquire takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:14 Smirk spawns in Blue at s1 while Lady Esquire spawns in Orange at s4.Smirk takes s1 in Blue; Lady Esquire settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:41 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:05 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Lady Esquire's early zealot pressure.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:33 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:25 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:41 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:32 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:38 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Lady Esquire's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:13 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
9:26 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:15 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:20 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
11:43 Smirk destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Smirk cuts Lady Esquire's army in half.
12:13 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
12:46 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:11 Lady Esquire decides to expand.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
14:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
15:17 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:53 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
16:50 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:28 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Lady Esquire is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
17:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:25 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
18:54 Lady Esquire lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:42 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
20:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Lady Esquire taps.
Lady Esquire taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (228 lines)
0:19 Lady Esquire spawns in White at s1 while Smirk spawns in Green at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Lady Esquire at s1, Smirk at s2.
0:29 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:50 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:48 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:46 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
3:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:29 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
4:19 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:11 Smirk failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
6:17 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
6:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:52 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:35 At the moment, Lady Esquire seems to have more units than Smirk.Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
8:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:16 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:02 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
9:29 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
10:01 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:35 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
11:06 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
11:25 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:38 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:02 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:23 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:07 Smirk scourged some of Lady Esquire's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
13:36 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
14:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
14:28 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:23 Lady Esquire's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
15:54 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
16:14 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:26 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
17:04 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:35 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Lady Esquire's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
18:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
18:19 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
19:04 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
19:30 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:19 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Lady Esquire's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
20:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
21:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:21 It seems like Lady Esquire has more units than Smirk!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
21:55 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:04 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:01 Lady Esquire failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
23:08 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
23:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
23:59 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Lady Esquire is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:26 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
24:45 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:38 Lady Esquire's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Lady Esquire successfully fended against Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
25:50 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:42 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:05 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:48 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
28:00 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
28:25 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:51 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:06 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:43 Currently, Lady Esquire and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
30:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:24 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Lady Esquire's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
30:55 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
31:10 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:27 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Lady Esquire's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:51 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:05 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:07 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Lady Esquire's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
33:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:15 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:37 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:10 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Lady Esquire cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:36 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
35:49 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
— The late game —
36:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
36:42 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
37:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:34 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
37:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:06 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:29 Lady Esquire is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Lady Esquire is starving on bases while Smirk spreads across the map.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:53 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
39:29 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
39:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:58 Lady Esquire's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
40:21 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:42 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:04 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
41:26 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
41:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:21 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
42:34 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:10 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:22 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
43:56 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:40 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
44:55 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:42 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
46:00 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
46:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:40 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
47:12 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
47:27 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
48:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!Lady Esquire looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
48:27 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
48:45 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:19 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Lady Esquire backs off.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
49:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
50:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:27 Lady Esquire might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Smirk did.Lady Esquire is starving on bases while Smirk spreads across the map.
50:48 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:25 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:06 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:16 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
52:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
53:41 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
54:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:16 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Lady Esquire commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
54:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
55:03 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
55:20 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:43 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
56:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:22 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
56:47 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
57:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
57:30 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
58:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:16 Smirk has more expansions than Lady Esquire.Economically it's Smirk's game right now; Lady Esquire is falling behind on bases.
58:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:12 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Lady Esquire walks through Smirk's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
59:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
59:56 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:15 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
60:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
61:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:25 Lady Esquire's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
61:54 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
62:06 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:36 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
63:01 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
63:41 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
64:05 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
64:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
64:40 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
65:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
65:28 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Lady Esquire's way of life — Smirk marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:54 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
66:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:45 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
66:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
67:28 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
67:45 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
68:02 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:35 Lady Esquire is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Lady Esquire is starving on bases while Smirk spreads across the map.
68:42 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
69:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:43 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
69:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
70:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:44 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:23 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
71:45 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
72:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
72:26 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
72:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
73:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
73:37 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
74:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
74:31 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
74:39 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
75:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Lady Esquire GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Lady Esquire taps.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Lady Esquire, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (35 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Smirk spawning at s4 and White Lady Esquire spawning at s3.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s4, Lady Esquire answers from s3.
0:46 Smirk opens Overpool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows Overpool — Lady Esquire has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
2:44 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:20 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:30 Lady Esquire failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
5:09 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:01 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
7:45 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:25 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
9:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:45 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:05 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
10:57 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
11:29 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:58 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
13:22 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
13:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:28 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
15:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
15:53 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:41 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:17 The Purple Lady Esquire spawns at s2 while Green Smirk spawns at s1.Lady Esquire takes s2 in Purple; Smirk settles in at s1 in Green.
0:44 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Lady Esquire commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:19 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:45 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:30 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:35 Smirk failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
5:29 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
6:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
7:30 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
8:03 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:50 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Lady Esquire holds the stronger army for now.
9:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:07 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
10:30 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
11:58 Both Lady Esquire and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Lady Esquire and Smirk yet.
12:29 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
13:05 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
13:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:35 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
15:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
15:46 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
16:27 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Orange Smirk spawning at s2 and Yellow Lady Esquire spawning at s3.Smirk in Orange at s2. Lady Esquire in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Lady Esquire answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:24 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:25 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
3:56 Smirk only destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army.Half of Lady Esquire's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
4:13 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
4:37 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Lady Esquire match each other.
5:15 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:36 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:37 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:43 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
8:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
8:28 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:21 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:28 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Lady Esquire's early zealot pressure.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:46 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:06 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
11:36 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:11 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:41 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
13:03 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:02 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
14:18 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:31 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:21 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Lady Esquire's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
16:49 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:20 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
17:33 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
18:04 Smirk appears to have more army than Lady Esquire!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
18:47 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
19:07 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:35 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
21:03 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
21:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:43 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:13 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
22:56 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:11 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:19 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
24:28 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
24:56 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
25:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
25:58 Smirk harasses Lady Esquire's economy and gets ahead of the game.Smirk gets into Lady Esquire's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:20 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
26:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:25 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
27:46 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:25 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
28:47 Lady Esquire desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
29:07 Nice try from Lady Esquire to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
29:52 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire types it out: GG.
Lady Esquire taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
85 games
Smirk
39 – 46
Lady Esquire